The killing of a collared lion involved in a research project in Zimbabwe by a trophy hunter has been condemned by wildlife groups, echoing the infamous case of a lion called Cecil whose death at the hands of an American tourist in the same country a decade ago was met with international outrage.

A trophy hunter in Africa and the act of trophy hunting in general is under fire after killing a protected lion. According to ABC News, the lion known as Blondie was killed in Zimbabwe by a trophy hunter after being lured out of a protected area and into a hunting zone with bait.

Blondie, a well-known lion in Zimbabwe, was killed by a trophy hunter whose professional guide claims the hunt was conducted legally and ethically.